Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Unique Ceramic Bowl by Aune Siimes. Arabia, Finland, 1950s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A unique and beautiful hand made porcelain bowl with amazing geometrical pattern.
Made by Aune Siimes at Arabia, Finland, 1950s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature 'AS' and 'AR...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Danish Modern Solid Teak Desk Top Jewelry Box Made in Japan
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Multiuses jewelry desk top box , circa 1960's made in Japan solid teak top with black lacquered teak base nice clean condition with red velvet bottom. made by Swank.
Category
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Lovely Dark Blue Vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning dark blue ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid 20th century. The vase is 26 cm (10.4") high and in ex...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Blue-toned cylindric vase - Carl-Harry Stålhane Rörstrand Scandinavian
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely blue-toned ceramic vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand in the mid 20th century. The vase is 16.5 cm (6.6") high and in excellent condition. The vase is marked ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase by Swedish Ceramist Claes Thell, 1978
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful stoneware vase with amazing glaze.
Made by Claes Thell, in the Artist's studio, Höganäs, Sweden, 1978.
Excellent condition. Signed Thell '78.
Claes Thell is a Swedish ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Martin Flodén, Vase, Ceramic, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An orange yellow ceramic vase designed and produced by Martin Flodén, Arvika, Sweden, c. 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Signed Scandinavian Modern Walnut Decorative Lidded Jars / Canisters
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite handmade canisters/lidded jars in solid walnut (Scandinavia, ca. 1960s).
Beautiful grain, modernist form, and rich teak color.
Excellent, vintage condition with only light ...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Bowl. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1962.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed bowl with gilded banding on the base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1962.
Great condition.
M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of 7 Scandinavian Candelabra in Brass, Gunnar Ander Ystad Metal Sweden 1950s
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of 7 Swedish Modernist candelabra by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
Candle-holders in solid brass. Organic design of stylised f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bøgild Sage Green Organic Shaped Bottle Vase, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Curvy and slender handmade ceramic vase with narrow opening. By designer Ole Bøgild for Lee Keramik in the 1970s. Glazed with a beautifully speckled sage green shiny glaze. Signed un...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Erik Hoglund / CHANDELIER(WHITE) SH498 / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Chandelier with an iron frame made using the wrought iron technique of forming by hammerwork, hand-blown glass and glass ornaments.
This one has a rare frame painted white and turqu...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Arne Bang, own workshop. Large ceramic vase decorated in shades of brown.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Bang, own workshop. Large ceramic vase decorated in shades of brown.
Model 31.
Denmark, 1940s.
Signed.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 17.0 cm x D 15.5 cm.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Stoneware Bowls by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two beautiful stoneware bowls with amazing glaze.
Designed by Gunnar Nylund for Rorstrand, Sweden, 1950s.
Excellent condition. First sorting. Incised signature "GN" and m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Unique Vase by Anna-Lisa Thomson. Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A unique and beautiful vase with amazing green glaze.
Designed by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s.
Excellent condition.
Impressed 'EKEBY'.
Anna-Lisa Thomson (190...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Set of 2 Early Lyngby Porcelain Vases with Gold Decoration, 1936-1940, Denmark
Located in Malmö, SE
A set of two Lyngby Porcelain vases with fluted body and gold detailing.
From the early production 1936-1940.
1st. assortment.
Good condition, with only some slight wear of the gol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Good condition, with a some wear and scratches.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Eva Jancke Björk Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Malmö, SE
A grand Scandinavian Modern urn with amazing off white crackle glaze.
Designed by Eva Jancke-Björk for Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s.
This urn (model 3428) was in production 1943-1951.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Severin Brørby's Furu Candle Holders: Timeless Pieces from Norwegian Hadeland
By Hadeland
Located in Søgne, NO
Severin Brørby's Iconic Furu Candle Holders from Hadeland Glassworks
The Furu Candle Holders:
These Furu candle holders are timeless pieces that highlight Severin Brørby's distinctive style. With their relief motif and robust execution, these candle holders are an impressive addition to any home. The perfect blend of nature-inspired design, elegant craftsmanship, and Flora & fauna motif.
Dimensions:
Height: 6.5 cm
Diameter: Approximately 5 cm
Variations Note:
Please note that since these candle holders are handmade, there may be variations in the appearance of the waves at the top.
Explore the beauty and uniqueness of Severin Brørby's legendary Furu candle holders from Hadeland Glassworks. Brørby's creative genius and nature-inspired designs have led to the creation of these timeless pieces, part of the Furu series launched around 1975 under the name Slind.
Background:
Hadeland Glassworks, one of Norway's oldest glassworks, boasts a proud tradition of producing high-quality craftsmanship. Severin Brørby began his career at Hadeland Glassworks in 1956, where he worked alongside other talented designers such as Willy Johansson and Arne Jon...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Erik Hoglund / CANDLESTICK(BROWN) SH65 / Boda Glasbruk / 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Candlestand consisting of an iron frame made using the wrought iron technique of forming by hammerwork, hand-blown brown glass and clear glass stamped ornaments.
Erik Höglund / 1932...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Berndt Friberg, large vase, 42 cm, Gustavsberg, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Large blue vase with hare fur glaze designed by Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg studios in the 1950s. Impressive size and much larger than most Friberg vases. The vase has been restor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby. Ceramic pot with a geometric pattern.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson (1911-2000) for Upsala Ekeby.
Ceramic pot with a geometric pattern. Blue glaze.
Approximately 1960.
Model 7022.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Height 12....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SOD VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Large Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Lidded Urn. Thorkild Olsen, Denmark, 1961.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed lidded urn with gilded banding on rim and lidd.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1961. Makers mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Skultuna, Sweden.Pair of wall-mounted candle sconces in brass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle sconces in brass.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In excellent condition with patina.
Height: 47.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Carl-Harry Stalhane / VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SBU VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
Stoneware in the form of simple lines, pr...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Paavo Tynell, unique candelabre made in iron in the late 60's.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Unique Paavo Tynell Candelabre. After retirement, Paavo Tynell continued to conduct his own project and design by making those candelabre by himself in the late 60's. He produced a s...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Large Dahl Jensen Crackle Glazed Vase. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A large and elegant Dahl Jensen crackle glazed vase with hand painted flowers and gilded banding on rim and base.
Designed by Jens Peter Dahl Jensen. Made in Copenhagen, Denmark, 193...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Carl-Harry Stalhane / SDA FLOOR VASE / Rorstrand / 1950s
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
The work of Carl-Harry Stalhane, who supported the golden age of Rorstrand with Gunnar Nylund and was active as a designer and art director.
This is a large piece, roughly 50 cm, des...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Scandinavian Modern Stonewear Vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern stonewear vase by Gunnar Nylund for Rörstrand 1950's.
Signed with makers mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent wi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Teak basket by Einar Barnes for PS Heggen, Made in Norway 1960s
By Einar Barnes , P.S. Heggen
Located in Krefeld, DE
Teak waste paper basket Design by Einar Barnes 1960s and produced by P.S. Heggen, Made in Norway. Very nice combination with teak plywood and solid beech. Marked inside at the bottom...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Gray Speckled Ceramic Bowl - Carl-Harry Stålhane - Rörstrand Mid 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely gray speckled dish with a stunning glaze designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand The bowl is 15.5 x 14 cm (6.2" x 5.6") in diameter. It is in excellent condition except...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Cast iron relief by Anna Petrus for Näfveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, ca 1925
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking relief by Anna Petrus, made from cast iron. Beautiful, energetic motif of a lion with a flowing mane on its back paws, great attention to detail.
Anna Petrus was a Swedish ...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Swedish Sculptural Tall Glass Vase by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Glasbruk
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a colorful, sculptural glass vase by the Swedish glass artist Kjell Engman.
It comes in a tall cylinder shape.
It has a thick trunk and a thin, flat and very wide top like a ...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Large Danish vase with light blue stripes on a cream colored base
Located in DK
This large cream colored ceramic vase with light blue stripes was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s.
The vase has the ‘HAK’ monogram and 'DENMARK' incised.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wooden sculpture in the manner of Constantin Brancusi by unknown artist
By Brancusi
Located in Hägersten, SE
Wooden sculpture in the manner of Constantin Brancusi. Made by Unknown artist during the 1950-60s. Carved from solid fir wood. Very expressive in the grain. Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Fir
Collection of Swedish’s organic wooden bowl, 1940’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Collection of Swedish’s organic wooden bowl from the 1940s.
Beautiful collection of Swedish’s wooden bowls from the 1940s, the bowls are made i...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Sven Jonson For Gustavsberg, Facett 7, Card Suit Ceramic Lidded Pot c1960's
By Sven Jonson
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Smooth dark brown glaze lidded pot with playing card suit motif of applied silver
Designed by Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Stylish and functional
Circa 1960's
Signed Gustav...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Unique Vase by Toini Muona. Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique hand thrown stoneware vase, with amazing glaze.
Made by Toini Muona at Arabia, Finland, 1960s.
Excellent condition.
Incised signature "TM".
Toini Muona (190...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
A Brown Ceramic Bowl - Gunnar Nylund - Rörstrand - Mid 20th Century Scandinavia
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brown bowl designed by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand, the bowl is 9 cm (3,6") in diameter and it is 5,5 cm (2,2") high. It is in excellent condition except from a small crack on the b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Danish Cord and Leather Handled Basket
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-woven, and leather bound Modern Danish Cord Basket with Leather Handles
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from Antique Fair
New produc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Cord
Smaller grey stoneware glazed vase with shades of blue
Located in DK
This smaller stoneware vase was designed by Preben Herluf Gottschalk-Olsen (1915-1968) and executed by Stogo Stoneware in Mørkøv, Denmark ca. in the early 1960s.
Stogo Stoneware was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish round vase with sgraffito flower deco and yellow/black uranium glaze
Located in DK
This round earthenware vase with sgraffito flower decoration is by artist and decoration painter Julie Kabell, born 1889.
It has a yellow and black uranium glaze.
The vase was exec...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large Vase in 'Disko' Metal by Just Andersen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Vase in disco metal model 2411 by Ib Just Andersen. Mad in Denmark Denmark, 1940s. Great original condition.
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Stoneware Ceramic Pitcher by Andersson & Johansson Höganäs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare large mid century stoneware / ceramic floor vase pitcher in creamy white glas by Andersson & Johansson for Höganäs produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good original condition. Signed....
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Trough dated 1866
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Trough dated 1866
Made of birch, has owner's marks and dates.
Height: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch
Depth: 21 cm/8.2 inch
Width: 45 cm/17.7 inch
Category
1860s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Danish yellow earthenware uranium glazed vase / bowl
Located in DK
Earthenware vase designed by Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948) and executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, ca. in the 1930s.
The vase has a rifled pattern and is decorated with yellow ura...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large dish decorated with serpentine flowers and glazed in white and light green
Located in DK
This large earthenware dish was executed at Michael Andersen Stoneware in Rønne, Denmark, ca. in the 1940s. It is decorated with serpentine flowers and glazed in white and light gree...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle sconces in brass. 1970s/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle sconces in brass.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In excellent condition with patina.
Height: 47.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of large black and grey glazed stoneware jardinieres / flower pots planters
Located in DK
This pair of large stoneware jardinières / flower pots / planters were designed by Svend Hammershøi (1873-1948). They are glazed in black and gray.
The jardinières were manufactured...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Danish earthenware vase decorated with green and red luster glaze
Located in DK
This elegant earthenware vase decorated with green and red luster glaze was executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark pottery ca. in the 1910s.
The vase has the ‘HAK’ monogram incised.
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Oldnordic urn / evaporator of terracotta lacquered with an antique bronze
Located in DK
This impressive ‘Oldnordic’ urn / evaporator of terracotta by Michael Andersen (1859-1931) was executed around 1900 in Rønne, Bornholm.
The urn / evaporator is lacquered with an ant...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of wall-mounted candle sconces in brass. 1970/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle sconces in brass.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
1970s/80s.
Marked.
In excellent condition with patina.
Height: 47.5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio. Unique ceramic bowl in Aniara glaze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Berndt Friberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden.
Unique ceramic bowl in Aniara glaze.
Signed and dated 77.
With Gustavsberg 'Studio hand' mark.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: Diam...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Oldfors Ekeby 1950s Graphic Modernist Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oval shaped Swedish Modern vase with strong geometric decor. Dusty tea green and anthracite black glaze separated by one diagonal unglazed line in the middle. Designed and handmade b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Stoneware Miniature vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane, Rörstrand, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Collection of 15 miniature stoneware vases by Carl-Harry Stålhane, in delightful plump and streamlined forms. Glazed in earthy tones in blue, green, yellow, rust and brown, organic p...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Brown, blue and red glazed vase with gold plated silverplate mount
Located in DK
This important vase with a gold plated silverplate mount was designed by Thorvald Bindesbøll (1846-1908) and executed by Herman A. Kähler, Denmark, early 20th century.
The neck has ...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Vase in 'Disko' Metal by Just Andersen, Made in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Vase in disco metal model 164 by Ib Just Andersen. Mad in Denmark Denmark, 1940s. Great original condition.
Category
1940s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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Purple Porcelain Chinese
Roman Medallion
Small Antique Wooden Boxes
1 Vase Urn
Antique Small Wooden Boxes